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Home My WebLink About04-02-1974 I I I ~INUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE HELD APRIL 2, 1974 PRESENT: ABSENTs Mayor Vandergrift, Comm. Crawford, Hamby, and Lyle COMM. Harper 1. The meeting was called to order at 7s30 p.m. with an offering of prayer from Comm. Hamby followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the last meeting were read. Comm. Lyle pointed out that in the last paragraph the $l,aOO.Oo to Florida Power was not authorized for payment, also the minutes should reflect that Comm. Harper seconded the motion authorizing payments in the last paragraph. Comm. Hamby made a motion to accept minutes as corrected, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Mr. Ollie Arthur of Julco Corp. came before council requesting permission to put a trailer on his property for a caretakers use. After much discussion it was decided Mr. Arthur would have to return to the Planning & Zoning Board and file a petition requesting C-3 usage permitted on review. Mrs. Ruth came before council asking if council could do anything about, the situation at the local high school. The Mayor suggested she go to the Orange Count School Board. 2. Mrs. Grady Russell of l6l3 Mona Avel The Mayor explained to council that Mrs. Russell had relayed to him that she would get rid of the fowl in her yard, but she had requested more time to do so. After much dis- cussion council decided to give Mrs. Russell until the next scheduled council meeting to comply with Ordinance. 3. H.A. Ross: Mr. Ross and his attorney came before council requesting the abandonment of the following streetss Polk, Chicago, Oak and the west 30' of California Ave. After much discussion Comm. Crawford made a motion to abandon the followings Oak Street from the East side of the Canal Right-of-Way of Sleepy Harbor. East to the center line of Chicago Ave. Chicago Ave. from White Road North to the South edge of Oak Street. Polk Street from Chicago Ave. to the west edge of California Ave.,seconded by Comm. Lyle. Unanimous. For the remainder of Mr. Ross's request council decided to hold'a Special Meeting on Tuesday 9 April 1974, after the Zoning Board meeting. The City Attorney requested a letter of indemnity from Mr. Ross on the afore mentioned streets. Several representatives of the Youth Council were present at the council meeting. The Mayor explained that last Saturday night himself and the Police Chief had a rap session with the teenagers and in orser for them to continue with their Saturday night dances th~needed to raise money for the hiring of bands etc. The Mayor stated the would like I I I (2 ) to have a Luau as 8', possible means of raising money, and he was re- questing that the City finance said function (approximately $500.). After much discussion Comm. Hamby made a motion to support the Youth Council, seconded by Comm. Lyle. Unanimous. The Mayor stated there would be a meeting Sunday at 2100 p.m. with the Youth Council and he was inviting council to attend. 4. The City Manager explained that Mr. Tyus wished to exercise the 10% Sewer Agreement with the City billing and collecting from the sewer customers. The City Manager requested June I, 1974 as starting date. After much discussion it was decided the above would be referred to the Utilities Comm. 5. Bel-Aire Westl Leon Henrich surveyor for Bel-Aire West came before council about Geneva st. no firm conclusions were reached. After much discussion a motion was made to table by Comm. Crawford until the Special Meeting, seconded by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. The City Attorney explained that Mr. Dye of Bel-Aire West was out of town but that he had requested that Mr. Dye attend the next regular council meeting to discuss the $6,000. recreation assessment and also their share of paving cost for White Road and Lakewood Ave. 6. Doug Everd of Prudentiall Comm. Lyle made a motion to appoint Mr. Everd insurance consultant to the City at the salary of $1.00 per year, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. Comm. Crawford brought up the question again as to whether or not Lee Street is in the City. After much discussion Comm. Lyle made a motion to send a letter to the owners of said property informing them that as far as council could determine their property was in the City and they would be billed for City taxes next year, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Unanimous. The City Attorney read a rough draft of a letter of indemnity to be sent to Mr. & Mrs. Flurry. The City Attorney also reported that he had not at this time talked with the Attorney for Florida Telephone, he also ask the City Manager to obtain a copy of Winter Gardens' contract with Florida Telephone for him. The City Attorney stated that as far as he could determine Geneva Street had never been abandon and was still a City Platted gtreet. Mr. Donohue of 613 Spring Lake Circle came before council complaining about the storm drainage in his yard and also the parking situation on said street. Comm. Crawford stated that in 1970 that particular drain was not accepted by council and any problems that occurred in the futu2e was to go back to the Construction company. After much discussion said I I I (3) subject was tabled until next regular meeting in order for Comm. Crawford to research above matter. The Mayor and Police Chief explained to Mr. Donohue that it was against the law to park on a curve or corner of any street. Lowell Halcomb came before council asking if any action was going to be taken on the recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Board on the abandonment of the alley way behind the Christian Church. Comm. Lyle moved to accept recommendation of Planning & Zoning Board and deny said request, seconded by Comm. Crawford. Comm. Hamby abstained from voting. Motion carried. It was reported that children were destroying the and Snowden. After much discussion it was decided the curb at Ridgefield~ Mayor would write of Police would talk a letter to the childrens' parents and also the Chief with the parents. The City Manager explained that for their Childrens Hospital. Comm. seconded by Comm. Lyle. Unanimous. Comm. Hamby ask if it had been decided if the game concession were going to the high school or no. The Mayor explained there had been an Adhoc,; this purpose. Comm.Hamby suggested an extension be put on the back stop at the little league field.The mayor ask Comm. Hamby to obtain a cost factor for said extension. Bahia Shrine had ask for a donation Hamby made a motion to donate $25., \ receipts from the ball not. Comm. Lyle said Committee set up for The Mayor appointed Tommy Ritten as Civil Defense Director. The Mayor reported that Mrs. Harrisons' property on Starke Lake was for sale at $22,000. and she wa~ giving the City first option to buy. After much discussion council decided to take matter under advisement at this time. The Mayor reported that on Thursday himself and the City Manager was going to Gainesville to meet with representatives of F.H.A. Tom Ison was appointed to the 8i-Cent~hnia[~Coifuittee. The Mayor reported that Mid State Hauling Co. would haul some clay for the City on an experimental bases to determine a cost factor, but this would only cost the City a maximum of $40. per load. Senior League field needs approximately four pallets of grass. The City Manager is to check with Sherman Woodson about obtaining the grass. Comm. Crawford made a motion to pay the following' Watson & Co. $l,OOS. acct #3086 from General Govt., three months legal fees 5384.38 acct#30l0 from General Govt., and Florida Power $l,SOO. tank const. fund acct.#1007, seconded, by Comm. Hamby. Unanimous. --.. I I I (4) Being no futher business the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ~t~~ ~ S~ ~-drr mayor